Kessler-Perdomo, Nuzhenko-Senchenko: Both Possible

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I wonder what it's like being Mikkel Kessler these days. Originally Kessler didn't want Larsen but a fight in the US. Still his promotor worked on that fight.

Now that fight is as good as dead and Kessler gets another prolonged break before another lame mandatory against a fighter who's best result is a loss to Dimitri Sartison.

Regarding Mogens Palle (Kessler's promotor) I'd say this: He couldn't make a fight with Calzaghe, Hopkins, Wright, Taylor, Pavlik or Dawson. And now he cannot even make a fight with countryman Mads Larsen despite working on it for months behind Mikkels back. Pathetic. And a waste of Kessler's prime years.

Bat I feel for you.... Pavlik will probably end up missing out on a career defining fight with Abraham because of Arum. Arthur will eventually move up in weight to leave the Middleweight division barren of talent. Kelly will soon be in the same situation as Kessler. Both their promoters are being over protective and it will only hurt the sport of boxing.

[BattlingNelson]

Why does he have to fight Perdomo? He lost to Dimitri Sartison who Kessler already beat. Plus his only win is that is any good is against Hector Javier Velazco who was kinda old at the time. The WBA needs to seriously sort themselves out if they have guys like this as there number one contender The best fighter in there top 15 is Bika and hes number 15.

Yeah. Why is Perdomo a mandatory? Most puzzling. Maybe it's because he's venezuelan.

[Kesslerfan#1]

Just goes to prove that promoters get scared easily. Before fighting Calzaghe, Kessler had been given a series of reputable opponents. Sure, they weren't huge names, but two belt holders and two very live opponents looks decent. I imagine Palle got caught up in the hype of his own fighter and didn't think it possible he could lose. Now he is protecting Kessler to make as much money for himself out of fear that Kessler losing again would cut his value more. I suppose this is an even bigger priority now that Kessler has no intention of renewing his deal with Palle, which expires after three fights. Kessler is trying to cut ties sooner as well.

It looks like Arum will do the exact same thing with Pavlik and Cotto. Are we hearing Abraham or Sturm for Pavlik? No, we're hearing Duddy or Mora. Are we hearing Mosley or Williams for Cotto? No, we're hearing Clottey or Cintron. Promoters **** this sport up for everyone. I don't doubt the heart of Kessler, Pavlik or Cotto.

Well said!!!!
Its not Kesslers fault...he wants the best. Palle wont let him.

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Bat I feel for you.... Pavlik will probably end up missing out on a career defining fight with Abraham because of Arum. Arthur will eventually move up in weight to leave the Middleweight division barren of talent. Kelly will soon be in the same situation as Kessler. Both their promoters are being over protective and it will only hurt the sport of boxing.

If the Abraham fight happens, I think it occurs at the end of the year. But quite frankly, I don't see Abraham being able to make 160 again.

[BattlingNelson]

Bat I feel for you.... Pavlik will probably end up missing out on a career defining fight with Abraham because of Arum. Arthur will eventually move up in weight to leave the Middleweight division barren of talent. Kelly will soon be in the same situation as Kessler. Both their promoters are being over protective and it will only hurt the sport of boxing.

I could be clutching at straws here, but if Kessler ends up signing with Sauerland (who has AA) after the Palle contract expires, perhaps we'll get to see AA vs. Kessler. It would be a huge fight. Biggest euro fight since Calzaghe vs. Kessler.

What's the likelihood of that happening? 10-12%???????

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If the Abraham fight happens, I think it occurs at the end of the year. But quite frankly, I don't see Abraham being able to make 160 again.

Arthur is on record saying he is only still at Middleweight because of a potential fight with Pavlik. Now would be the best time to face Abraham, I think he grew out of the division.

[Kesslerfan#1]

If he had fans before Joe they did a good job keeping silent.

Kessler couldn't even stop Dingaan Thobela.....a shot-to-hell.....LIGHTWEIGHT....

If a Super Middleweight can't stop a guy that was getting dropped at 135 SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THAT MOFO..

Kessler couldn't even hurt Mundine............Sven Ottke KO'd that mofo..!

SVEN ****IN' OTTKE...!!!!

Kessler was injured in the Mundine fight...he beat Mundine by the same margin that Calzaghe beat Kessler so thats not a bad night out against a slick fighter with great speed...in Mundines back yard!
If Kessler were American yall would be singing his praises...if Pavlik and Kessler had to fight next Pavlik and Jacl Loew would be ****ting themselves...face it.

[BattlingNelson]

Kessler was injured in the Mundine fight...he beat Mundine by the same margin that Calzaghe beat Kessler so thats not a bad night out against a slick fighter with great speed...in Mundines back yard!
If Kessler were American yall would be singing his praises...if Pavlik and Kessler had to fight next Pavlik and Jacl Loew would be ****ting themselves...face it.

Maybe. And maybe Mogens Palle would have another heartattack.

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I could be clutching at straws here, but if Kessler ends up signing with Sauerland (who has AA) after the Palle contract expires, perhaps we'll get to see AA vs. Kessler. It would be a huge fight. Biggest euro fight since Calzaghe vs. Kessler.

What's the likelihood of that happening? 10-12%???????

That would be a great fight with Kessler coming in as the clear favorite. Arum put Cotto against Margarito while they were under his promotion maybe Sauerland would do the same?

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Kessler was injured in the Mundine fight...he beat Mundine by the same margin that Calzaghe beat Kessler so thats not a bad night out against a slick fighter with great speed...in Mundines back yard!
If Kessler were American yall would be singing his praises...if Pavlik and Kessler had to fight next Pavlik and Jacl Loew would be ****ting themselves...face it.

Pavlik vs Kessler would be alot more competitive than most people think.